[Remote] Junior Manual QA Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Topstep is looking for a Junior Manual QA Engineer to join their quality team and help ensure their trading platform delivers reliable, high-quality experiences. In this role, you'll test features across web applications, identify bugs, and collaborate with engineers and product teams to maintain quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases across web applications to validate functionality, usability, and quality
- Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and potential bugs
- Document and report bugs clearly with detailed reproduction steps, screenshots, and expected vs actual behavior
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to understand feature requirements and acceptance criteria
- Verify bug fixes and participate in regression testing before releases
- Contribute to maintaining and improving test case documentation
- Test across different browsers, devices, and user scenarios to ensure consistent experiences
- Participate in daily standups and provide clear status updates on testing progress
- Learn and apply QA methodologies, testing techniques, and best practices
- Ask questions and seek feedback to continuously improve testing skills and product knowledge
Skills
- 0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or related field (internships, bootcamps, or relevant coursework count)
- Strong attention to detail with ability to identify inconsistencies and potential issues
- Excellent written communication skills for documenting bugs and test results
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and testing fundamentals
- Comfortable using web browsers, developer tools, and basic testing tools
- Ability to follow test plans and execute test cases systematically
- Strong problem-solving mindset with curiosity about how things work
- Good collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and testing approaches
- Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple testing tasks with competing priorities
- Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Jira, Linear, or similar)
- Basic understanding of databases and SQL queries
- Exposure to API testing concepts or tools (Postman, Insomnia)
- Experience testing financial applications, trading platforms, or fintech products
- Understanding of trading terminology, market data, or brokerage operations
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and how to use browser developer tools
- Coursework or certification in software testing or quality assurance
- Experience with test management tools (Qase, TestRail, or similar)
- Interest in learning test automation in the future
Benefits
- Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave
- Paid time off is front-loaded
- Competitive 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees
- Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days
- Employee referrals are bonused
- Topstep offers a food and groceries budget
- Contributes towards health and wellness
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